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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry
RESOLUTION
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available
from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is
described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this
specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you
are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the
next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve
this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain
the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone
numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web
site:
Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for
support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines
that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will
apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the
specific update in question.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 1
(SP1) installed.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file
attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table.
The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time
(UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To
find the difference between UTC and local time, use the
Time
Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Date Time Version Size File name
-------------------------------------------------------
11-Aug-2005 02:29 5.1.2600.2736 723,968 Userenv.dll
WORKAROUND
Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
To work around this problem, use one of the following three
methods:
- Log off the computer, and then log on again.
- Run the gpupdate /target:user
command to apply the correct MUI language settings.
- Set
the following two registry subkeys to the four-digit code that indicates the user language.
Note To obtain a list of the four-digit codes, visit the following Microsoft Web page:- HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control
Panel\Desktop\MUILanguagePending
- HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control
Panel\Desktop\MultiUILanguageId